LifePointe Christian Church
REVEALED - The Will Of God Discovered: The Tale of Two Definitions - Week 4
Speaker: Derek Gute, Adult Ministries Pastor
Locations & Times
LifePointe Christian Church
10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
God is sovereign (in authority) over all things and yet disapproves of many things.
God disapproves of some of what he ordains/orders to happen.
God forbids some of the things He brings about and He commands some of the things He hinders.
God disapproves of some of what he ordains/orders to happen.
God forbids some of the things He brings about and He commands some of the things He hinders.
The “will of God” is defined in two clear and distinct ways in Scripture
Sovereign Will/ Will of Decree/ Secret Will:
God’s sovereign control of all that comes to pass
God’s sovereign control of all that comes to pass
What does the will of God refer to in this verse?
The sovereign will of God also includes the sins of man
Sovereign Will/ Will of Decree/ Secret Will:
God’s sovereign control of all that comes to pass
God’s sovereign control of all that comes to pass
Will of Command/ Revealed Will:
What God commands us to do
What God commands us to do
Sovereign Will:
Is going to happen no matter what
Will of Command:
Is not guaranteed to happen
Is going to happen no matter what
Will of Command:
Is not guaranteed to happen
Sovereign Will:
God’s sovereign control of all that comes to pass
Will of Command:
What God commands us to do
God’s sovereign control of all that comes to pass
Will of Command:
What God commands us to do
When we are hurting or experience great loss…
We need to know that God is in control and that He’s able to take all our pain and loss and use it for our good.
We need to know that God is in control and that He’s able to take all our pain and loss and use it for our good.
When we are hurting or experience great loss…
We need to know that God empathizes with us and does not delight in sin or pain in and of themselves.
We need to know that God empathizes with us and does not delight in sin or pain in and of themselves.
Do you think what happened was the will of God?
Why didn’t God intervene?
Why did God allow this to happen?
Why did God allow this to happen?
God promised to never leave us.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Even in our darkest hour, there is hope
Romans 5:3-4
“We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
Romans 5:3-4
“We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
MEXICO MISSION TRIP / APR 13-18
A few spots are still open! $100 deposit due at registration. $700 total cost.
Full details in the lobby or at: lifepointe.org/mexico2019.
Questions? Dawn Sousa at d.sousa@icloud.com
MEXICO QUESTION & ANSWER MEETING / FEB 24 / 1:00 – 3:00 pm / RM 102
Get your questions answered, find out the details and meet other people going to Mexico.
Questions? Dawn Sousa at d.sousa@icloud.com
LP KIDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for volunteers and/or subs for LP Kids.
Please contact Alishia Edwards at a.edwards@lifepointe.orgor Darla Blanton at d.blanton@lifepointe.org for more details.
KINGS GAME-MEN’S MINISTRY / FEB 8
Connect with guys from LP as the Kings take on the Heat! Tip off is at 7pm.
If you’d like to carpool, meet at LP at 6pm. Tickets are $25.
Register at lifepointe.org/kings-game.
More info: John Blaylock at men@lifepointe.org
WOMEN’S PINTEREST PARTY & SCRAPBOOKING NIGHT / FEB 8 / 6:30 pm Pinterest project: Valentine Letter Blocks. Cost: $12
Sign up in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/pinterest2019
Scrapbooking: Open night for your craft projects.
Contact Catie Martinez at catiemartinez@yahoo.com
BABY/CHILD DEDICATION / FEB 17 / DURING 3rd (11:15 am) Service
If you have not had your baby or child dedicated yet and would like to be part of this special service please contact Alishia by Feb 7 at a.edwards@lifepointe.org
VOYAGERS: RED DOOR ESCAPE ROOMS ADVENTURE / SAT, FEB 16 / 1:30 pm
Collaborate with your team and compete to solve the puzzles and hidden clues in order to escape the room with other Voyagers (45-65yrs).
Cost: $30.00 per person.
Sign up by Feb 10 at lifepointe.org/escape-room.
More info: Renae at renaek55@gmail.com
VBS INFO MEETING / FEB 17 / 12:45 – 2:00 pm / Student Room
This summer's theme for Vacation Bible School 2019 is "Roar!" We need YOU. Come join our team and be a blessing to our kids.
More info: Darla at d.blanton@lifepointe.org
A few spots are still open! $100 deposit due at registration. $700 total cost.
Full details in the lobby or at: lifepointe.org/mexico2019.
Questions? Dawn Sousa at d.sousa@icloud.com
MEXICO QUESTION & ANSWER MEETING / FEB 24 / 1:00 – 3:00 pm / RM 102
Get your questions answered, find out the details and meet other people going to Mexico.
Questions? Dawn Sousa at d.sousa@icloud.com
LP KIDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Looking for volunteers and/or subs for LP Kids.
Please contact Alishia Edwards at a.edwards@lifepointe.orgor Darla Blanton at d.blanton@lifepointe.org for more details.
KINGS GAME-MEN’S MINISTRY / FEB 8
Connect with guys from LP as the Kings take on the Heat! Tip off is at 7pm.
If you’d like to carpool, meet at LP at 6pm. Tickets are $25.
Register at lifepointe.org/kings-game.
More info: John Blaylock at men@lifepointe.org
WOMEN’S PINTEREST PARTY & SCRAPBOOKING NIGHT / FEB 8 / 6:30 pm Pinterest project: Valentine Letter Blocks. Cost: $12
Sign up in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/pinterest2019
Scrapbooking: Open night for your craft projects.
Contact Catie Martinez at catiemartinez@yahoo.com
BABY/CHILD DEDICATION / FEB 17 / DURING 3rd (11:15 am) Service
If you have not had your baby or child dedicated yet and would like to be part of this special service please contact Alishia by Feb 7 at a.edwards@lifepointe.org
VOYAGERS: RED DOOR ESCAPE ROOMS ADVENTURE / SAT, FEB 16 / 1:30 pm
Collaborate with your team and compete to solve the puzzles and hidden clues in order to escape the room with other Voyagers (45-65yrs).
Cost: $30.00 per person.
Sign up by Feb 10 at lifepointe.org/escape-room.
More info: Renae at renaek55@gmail.com
VBS INFO MEETING / FEB 17 / 12:45 – 2:00 pm / Student Room
This summer's theme for Vacation Bible School 2019 is "Roar!" We need YOU. Come join our team and be a blessing to our kids.
More info: Darla at d.blanton@lifepointe.org